Events
We are excited to have started reintroducing some fantastic events from our reopening in May. Please keep checking back for more coming soon and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest.
From Wednesday 30 July - Saturday 30 August
This August, join us at the National Civil War Centre for a FREE family trail inspired by Rock the Vote!, the latest book in Nadia Shireen’s brilliantly bonkers Grimwood series!
Every Saturday at 1.00pm
Join us for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) taking you to the hidden historical areas of Newark.
Every Tuesday from 24 June - 30 September, 5:00pm - 6.30pm
Join walking artist Amelia Daiz for a series of inspiring creative walks every Tuesday evening this summer.
Every day from Wednesday 30 July - Saturday 30 August
Join us for a summer of Playhem! as we fill the museum with fun ways to get creative and make a marvellous mess!
Sunday 21 September, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Celebrate music and mining heritage with this free event at Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum!
Tuesday 16 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm
A rare opportunity to look behind the scenes at the museum’s reserve collection.
Wednesday 17 September and Saturday 20 September, 10am-4pm
If Walls Could Talk: A Hidden History Trail Through the National Civil War Centre.
The stories of the places where we live are a rich tapestry woven from moment in time, the people who lived there and the things they used, wore, and made. This project unravels some of the individual threads which make up our history, highlighting seven objects which shine a light on local industry and everyday life, and celebrate the area we call home.
Step into a world of wonder and nostalgia as you explore how children played across the decades!
Thursday 11 September 2025, 7pm - 8.30pm
Think Southwell was just a sleepy Royalist town? Think again! This eye-opening talk uncovers the town’s dramatic role in the British Civil Wars, revealing how local lives were shaken by military occupation, political upheaval, food shortages, and disease.
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Saturday 28 June, 11am to 2pm
Help shape our family-friendly museum experience! Join us for a relaxed and playful Family Panel consultation event at the museum.
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10am - 4pm
⚔️ Adventure is just a gallop away! Meet our very own cavalry soldier and his magnificent horse, and learn what it took to be the fastest fighter on the battlefield, from daring charges to gleaming sabres.